[020] Every thunder rise now and become my shield

[thirteenth]

[This may not be his fight any longer, but he would not countenance innocents to be hurt should Cain attack at random. Not to mention the arrival of both Tousen and Gin in the castle, it all left him with a distinct feeling of unease

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Jyuushiro

[priestish]

[SOUNDS TIRED... sob.]

Hm?

... Oh -- ... of course. [light clinking of glasses in the background]

Is something the matter?

Abel

[thirteenth]

[He hears that, and immediately rethinks asking right then.]

You sound tired, is everything alright?

Jyuushiro

[priestish]

Mm, everything's fine. There was some trouble with a resident who might be on a loss... It'll be alright in a few days.

Did something happen?

Abel

[thirteenth]

No, I've just come to some conclusions. If you are free, I would like to ask some questions.

Ukitake-taichou

[deathforgives]

...

I'd like to accompany you, Ukitake-taichou. If I won't be a nuisance.

Kira-fukutaichou

[thirteenth]

Of course, I'll meet you at the main entrance in five minutes.

[ultimaverum]

[Alright so. Cat senses need testing, cat body needs exploring. It certainly doesn't feel like it's been three hours, but there he is, hovering at the edge of the clearing and watching him, quietly]

[thirteenth]

[Oh god, another cat!

Looks about for others, and seeing just the one, bends to scratch it behind the ears.]

You're a long way from anywhere, puss.

[ultimaverum]

[Leans into his hand a little, then pulls back and meows up at him. So are you Ukitake. What're you doing out here?]

[thirteenth]

[Smiles at the cat, petting it gently before standing up and shoo-ing it.]

Go on, you might get hurt around here.

[action]

[alyingsmile]

[The how and whys in life are never truly important. Aside from a painful and rather irksome run in with his brother, Cain had decided that this place wasn't nearly as bad as people were making it out to be. In fact, he found that he was beginning to enjoy the scenery and the fresh air.

If only to imagine what they would look like after being ravaged by flames. True, the object of his desire wasn't here, but being inventive had always been a great gift of his.

Perhaps following Ukitake's path had been a coincidence. Often he wandered from the path to admire a particularly interesting icicle or footprint, but the wanderings always lead him towards the location of his briefly cordial acquaintance.]

My. [That warm smile hasn't left his lips since the battle. The familiar smell, the hair - it's not often he meets the same opponent twice. Perhaps some stress relief was just what he needed.] It seems I've gotten a little lost.

forest filter foreva bb~

[thirteenth]

[He turns sharply at the feel of that familiar reiatsu - such an odd blend that was almost Abel, and yet entirely not him at the same time. His zanpakutou was in his hand and drawn instantly, muscles tensing as he readied himself for the fight he was sure was inevitable.

He would not be caught off-guard this time; he was prepared and he was not as weak as Cain seemed to imagine.

He didn't speak, there was no need.]

forest filter foreva bb~

[alyingsmile]

[A weapon? Ah, yes. The blade. He remembered it from their last scuffle... a laughable weapon choice, really. Who brings a sword to a fight with a God? It was even more foolish than daring to bring an edged weapon to a gunfight. The latter could work - maybe - were the combatant sneaky and underhanded... but if this one affiliated himself with Abel, he couldn't be anything other than practically a saint.

Even so. A simple rolling shrug of his shoulders and a bored sigh was all the indication that the nanomachines needed. Soon, his eyes had washed red and that golden hair had become a halo.

This couldn't take more than a single swipe or two. Why, he'd be home in time for tea! The Crusnik purred, and then without warning, raced towards his opponent, armed only with the long golden claws on his fingers.]

[thirteenth]

[He was ready this time, although his body still ached from his earlier confrontation with another Crusnik. He was beginning to regret his decision to come back alone and meditate; still, there was little point in wishing and hindsight was always 20/20.

Bursting into shunpo, he darted out of reach of the claws and immediately transferred his blade into both hands. He needed the strength of at least shikai and he would be a fool to wait longer before releasing it.]

Every thunder rise now and become my shield. Every wave rise now and become my blade.Sougyo no Kotowari.

[The blade splits, becoming two swords connected by a red rope. The spiritual pressure around him takes an abrupt increase, and the air distorts slightly, his own hair also billowing on invisible wind.

His shoulder ached, however, and the hand that held one blade was a mass of bandages, only gripping the hilt through instinct.]